detract
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Should they detract from her advice, when maybe hearing “I have a good kid” could really help someone?
From Slate • May 10, 2026
The day-to-day volatility comes with the territory, analysts at Citi say, but it shouldn’t detract investors from buying Nebius.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Progress at Volkswagen has been slow, but its Audi and Porsche bands should no longer detract while cash conversion and portfolio decisions emerge as positive drivers for 2026, it adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
The question is entertaining, on an academic level, but also largely immaterial, and should not detract from the scale of Verstappen's achievement.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
“Nice of you to turn up, Potter, although you have evidently decided that the wearing of school robes would detract from your appearance.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing detract
Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" (1863)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Grade 9, List 6
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Gettysburg Address," Vocabulary from the speech
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
